In a way an MLM or Multi Level Marketing company is similar to a business opportunity, however generally the way the operate is much different. Of course an MLM marketer is a self-employed individual who is buying into a business opportunity. In many ways MLMs fly under the radar in many states due to the amount of buy in?

Many Multi Level Companies have very low buy in costs to join, $100 to $350 or something and you might buy a "Starter Kit" of sample products, but they are not for resale. It seems such MLM easy to get into business are passed off as risk free money wise. Indeed the costs are low, but it is the time investment that is the killer. MLMs are not easy and those who start out do not make very much of anything until they have a whole bunch of people, who have a whole bunch of people under them. All of whom are all buying products from themselves for them selves and selling a few other products on the side or using them in their businesses. IE Hair Salon puts the products on their retail shelf, because the lady in it, also owns the salon.

There sure is a lot of controversy over MLM companies out there isnt there. You hear the good, the bad and the ugly, perhaps like anything in life. If you choose an MLM company as your next business then you should study up on them and know the differences between them and the straight business opportunity models. Think on this in 2006.